Midnight Club: Los Angeles

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I am a fan of just about every game that involves racing. From track racing games like Gran Turismo to more open racing games like Need for Speed and Burnout. I was excited at the thought of being able to play an open world recreation of Los Angeles. From everything I heard the graphics and environments would be based off of GTA IV. After giving this game a try I must actually say it exceeds my expectations.

There is a fine line in racing games. Having races that are not too complicated to traverse and then having competition that won't blow over you. Games like Burnout can generally be easy if you learn the dynamics of that game. With Midnight Club it can be a bit more challenging. Although I say that in a good way. The overall challenge in this game is excellent and keeps opponents close all the time. Learning how to drive is simple and the controls are tight. With Midnight Club you will find yourself getting frustrated a little at the close loses, that just makes winning all the better. Most of the races are based on checkpoints and you may have a single competitor or several. Everything in this game is dynamic. Meaning weather can change abruptly just as it may in L.A. and time of day is always changing. That creates added challenges to the game. The game will give you the opportunity to choose the difficulty of many races. I find it good to start off slow and learn your car while challenging lesser opponents.

Now let me talk about the graphics which are simply amazing. I found myself crossing many familiar landmarks which were neat to see. The game seems to have improved graphics over GTA. And for PS3 owners there is no install which makes getting into the game that much quicker. The game moves very smooth with no hiccups. I was quite impressed at the realistic environments they did create. Don't expect L.A. point for point. You will get a shrunk down version of the big city.

Customization is one of the biggest selling points of the Midnight Club series. This version won't let you down. You have the opportunity to skillfully upgrade your ride. From non discrete to an obvious racer. As you further progress in the game you will get more upgrades unlocked. Also you can customize your cars paint job. Once you think you have a great looking ride you can show it off online. This is really a nice bonus since it lets others rate your ride.

The extra goodies Midnight Club Los Angeles has are police chases. Thankfully your car has a radar which can keep you out of too many pursuits. If you pull over in a pursuit you can once again take off leaving the police to chase. Although you better be good or they will get you. The PS3 version also has added trophy support which is a nice addition for those who like extra challenges.

Overall Midnight Club Los Angeles is a top notch game. From the races to the customization. It's all here. I would not advise this game for everyone. If you like a challenge and consider yourself a race pro then give it a try. Just try not to enjoy the scenery too much. This game is the perfect package.

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I spent the first couple of hours just cruising around and get familarize to the L.A city. The city appearences and environments really give you the West Coast feel. The characters and elements in the game resembles the city well.

The default controls are different from the previous installments. The car steering feel a little off balance and rough, you may find yourself jerking the car left and right in the race due to unbalance steering sensitivity. These are just things you can adjust in Options to your desire

Last but not least, the gameplay is very challenging toward the beginning of the game. However, it get easier as you unlock more cars, performance parts and increse your reputation. This game offered less cars and customization options than previous installments. In conclusion, my scores are as followed:

Fun 5/5

Controls 3/5

Graphics 4/5

Music 4.5/5

Extra features 4/5

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As someone who never has purchased a driving game, this game is amazing. Everything from the graphics to the gameplay are well done. There has been some discussion on the high level of difficulty in the races, But for someone who has never played this series, this is just not true.

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When I first started playing this game I thought that I had made a mistake purchasing it. Little did I know that would end up being so addictive. It is for sure the most I have played a video game since I was a child. Not only is it fun, but it has so many different aspects, that it does not get very boring. Everything from fixing up cars and bikes, to time trials, beach races, making delieveries, returning payback on cars, police chases, and mission tasks. Not sure if the game is your type, but it has definately got me hooked. Hope that you enjoy it!

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First off, this is probably the best Midnight Club they have made so far. The city is open semi-realistic, but they have cut down the size of L.A. Also, the gameplay (car movements, crashes, etc.) is realistic for the most part. The game can get kind of challenging when you first start out and join the races. Secondly, getting away for cops can be challenging. For the people that gave it one star, the police and other races do make mistakes and crash. There not perfect.